On 2011 Mar 7, at 18:41, Lee wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> This a general comment from me. I have reached the time when retirement is calling, Unfortunately I live in a regional city in Australia (pop 100,000) with no obvious Filemaker developers. I have over 30 Clients who will need to be serviced when required and another business client about to be added.
> What can one do in this situation ?  Walk away, not something I'm really considering. I guess I have a business with value, however, with no apparent Filemaker competent associate its all rather difficult.
> Yes, I do most of my work these days over the internet, log on to their computers and modify or assist clients so distance is not a real issue, although I'm sure they'd like some face to face contact.
> Some clients are over 300km away, however most are in my city.
> Any suggestions ?


Among your clients, is there somebody whom you might call a "power user" who's always quick on the pickup and interested in what you're doing? Might make a good apprentice.